Principal Engineer - Systems - Hardware

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Systems - Hardware

Location: Broad Oak, hybrid - 3 days per week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £65,665 dependent on experience

• Lead the design, integration and acceptance of hardware and system solutions, ensuring compliance with customer, technical and project requirements.
• Produce and maintain engineering documentation including design definitions, interface documentation, procurement specifications, Bills of Materials, test procedures and installation instructions.
• Plan, support and evaluate verification, validation, environmental testing activities, ensuring designs are fully qualified and fit for purpose.
• Provide technical leadership through engineering decision making, problem resolution, mentoring and support to engineering governance activities across multiple programmes

The position holder will undertake a Hardware Systems Engineering role, leading the design, integration, verification and acceptance of the hardware solutions. The role will provide technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle, supporting requirements capture, design development, testing, problem resolution and customer delivery activities. Working under the direction of the Hardware System Design Authority, the position holder will ensure engineering activities are conducted in accordance with applicable processes, quality requirements and engineering standards.

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th November 2026, interviews for this role will take place w/c7 th December

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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